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ANIMAL-DRAWN IMPLEMENTS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farm Animals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- draught ox
1, record 1, English, draught%20ox
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- draught-ox 2, record 1, English, draught%2Dox
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
New agricultural policies and strategies were developed which included a rapid increase in the use of animal traction and its infrastructure, [for example] ox breeding, management and training of draught-oxen. Additionally, new animal-drawn implements were developed, training of ox-handlers, blacksmiths and artisans, makers of yokes and harnesses. 2, record 1, English, - draught%20ox
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: draught oxen. 3, record 1, English, - draught%20ox
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ox/Oxen was once a generic term for all cattle but became a term describing the adult male. Later it narrowed still more and referred only to working animals many of which were castrated although entire stud bulls were also so called. 4, record 1, English, - draught%20ox
Record 1, Key term(s)
- draft ox
- draft-ox
- draught oxen
- draught-oxen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Animaux de ferme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bœuf de trait
1, record 1, French, b%26oelig%3Buf%20de%20trait
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec l'aide de sa famille, de quelques outils et de deux paires de bœuf de trait, il avait construit une maison en bois rond où il a vécu avec les siens pendant huit ans. 2, record 1, French, - b%26oelig%3Buf%20de%20trait
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un bœuf de trait et deux charrettes sont tombés dans le ravin. 3, record 1, French, - b%26oelig%3Buf%20de%20trait
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Animales de granja
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- buey
1, record 1, Spanish, buey
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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